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Make a difference in community led recovery

Community efforts underway

The community of Strathewen was devastated by the Black Saturday
bushfires. 23 residents lost their lives and 80 homes were
destroyed. Strathewen is rebuilding with the help of thousands of
hours of volunteer labour, donated materials and the funds so
generously donated after the fires. The road to recovery is a long
journey, and the community sincerely thanks everyone who is helping
them.

Strathewen Primary School has a long, proud history of being the
focal point for the community. It is a school which has
traditionally had a very high level of parental involvement and
many wonderful projects have been achieved. Sustainabillity has
been a key theme in Strathewen's award winning community led
recovery effort. The School is undertaking a number of projects
that require assistance so please contact them if you would like to
help.

Firefoxes is a group of resilient Kinglake women rising together
from the bushfires. This amazing group won the Community Spirit
award in the recent Herald Sun Pride of Australia Medal awards.
Firefoxes is an incorporated group, auspiced by and run as a
program of Uniting Care Cutting Edge. This group of inspirational
women run diverse programs including boot camps and retreats.

From Water Forums and local Water Action Groups to community
work engagement programs - KANDO is a network of community members
dedicated to sustainable development. Let them know if you are
interested in contributing.

Caring for local ecosystems is a vital aspect of the bushfire
recovery. Landcare is active in Flowerdale, Kinglake, Marysville
and right across bushfire affected communities. Through their
'Fences Without Borders' program Landcare is encouraging corporate
volunteering in a big way - so get involved.

Not-for-profit organisations can advertise for volunteers in our
opportunity matching service. Get ideas for ways to volunteer, what
to expect and how to get started as a volunteer. Read inspirational
volunteering stories and share your experiences with others.

Seek Volunteer is a non-profit initiative designed to bring
volunteers and the organisations seeking them together. Volunteer
opportunities are updated daily and you can search by
organisation or position.

Find out more information about joining VICSES and why thousands
around Victoria already have. VICSES volunteers come from different
professions, backgrounds and all walks of life. As well as saving
the lives and property of many Victorians, VICSES volunteer members
find there are many personal benefits to volunteering. There is the
opportunity to hold leadership positions, earn accreditations that
can be used beyond VICSES, become a respected figure in the
community and form strong friendships.

There are many different types of volunteer roles at CFA. By
making a contribution to your community you will make new friends,
learn new skills and be part of Victoria's largest volunteer team.
You don't need experience to join CFA as we will provide you with
all the necessary training. The training is aligned with National
Competency Standards so your new skills will be recognised
throughout Australia. The job isn't all fighting fires, and there
are many support roles that help brigades, and will also help you
to build professional skills

Volunteering Victoria is the State peak body for volunteering.
Volunteering Victoria supports volunteers, volunteer managers and
co-ordinators and volunteer-involving not-for-profit and community
organisations within Victoria.